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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.93, 209.65 and 85.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.93, 209.65 and 85.55 is: 118.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.93 : 209.65 = 85.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.93/209.65 = 85.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.93x = 209.65 × 85.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.93x = 17,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,934.48/151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.05

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